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Nikon Coolpix S4100 Functional Button Plate Replacement

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If you need to replace the video record, playback, or camera mode buttons, then you must follow these steps to replace the metal plate with the mounted wiring.

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    • Using a Philips #000 head screwdriver, remove the 8 screws (3.30 mm) visible on the external part of the camera.

    • There are 2 on each side, and 4 on the bottom.

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    • Remove the black casing on the back of the camera that runs around the LCD screen.

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    • Using the Philips #000 head screwdriver, remove the 1.90 mm internal screw located just above the lanyard mount.

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    • Pry off the front shell casing.

    • If you find this difficult, use a prying tool to help gently remove the casing.

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    • Using the Philips #000 head screwdriver, remove the 3.30 mm screw located on the side of the camera near the lanyard mount.

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    • Using the Philips #000 head screwdriver, remove 2 additional 3.30 mm screws holding the lanyard mount in place.

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    • Remove the lanyard mount and accompanying side shell casing off of the camera.

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    • Using the Philips #000 head screwdriver, remove the 3.30 mm screw securing the top shell casing.

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    • Using the Philips #000 head screwdriver, remove the 3.40 mm screw located on the front of the camera in the upper corner by the LED light.

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    • Remove the remaining side shell casing.

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    • Remove the top shell casing.

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    • Using the Philips #000 head screwdriver, remove the 3.40 mm screw located near the functional buttons.

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    • Using precision tweezers, remove the ribbon cable that runs from the functional buttons plate to the under side of the motherboard.

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    • Using precision tweezers, lift up the bottom of the functional buttons plate and remove the metal plate.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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